Come grow with us! South County Mental Health Center, Inc. is a private, non-profit Joint Commission Accredited Behavioral Healthcare provider located in Southeast Palm Beach County, Florida.
Situated in the city of Delray Beach, the Center provides a broad spectrum of inpatient and outpatient care to clients and their families in surrounding communities.
Licensed Clinical Therapist will provide a variety of professional individual or group therapy to adults assigned to Mental Health Court experiencing severe and persistent mental illness in the least restrictive environment possible.
MAJOR RESPONSABILITIES
- Counsel individuals or groups regarding psychological or emotional problems, like stress, Substance abuse or forensic involvement
- Interview patient to obtain information concerning medical history or other pending information.
- Observes client to detect indications of abnormal physical or mental behavior.
- Assess client needs via Biopsychosocial assessment.
- Develop comprehensive treatment plan with client based on severity levels identified on biopsychosocial and client goals for change.
- Provide therapy as needed to implement positive changes identified on the treatment plan.
- Re-assess client progress and needs through use of treatment plan reviews every six months and biopsychosocial reassessments annually.
- Accurately track and monitor client insurance information.
- Monitor program expectations with regards to client attendance.
ADMINISTRATIVE STANDARDS
Complete the required documentation for agency and / or funding sources within established timelines.Maintain clinical record files in a complete and current fashion OTHER MINOR OR OCCASIONAL TASKSMaintain up to date knowledge of evidenced based practices.Maintain up to date knowledge of existing community resources and link clients as appropriate.Provide referrals to other services and resources as appropriate. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIESComplete progress notes utilizing established guidelinesGeneral knowledge and proficiency in using PC and related softwareKnowledge of stages of adulthood and geriatrics. WRITTEN & VERBAL COMMUNICATIONSExpress ideas in clear, concise mannerProvide summaries and recommendationsProficient in completing required forms and reports AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES Adults with severe and persistent mental illness. BUSINESS / SUPERVISORYDemonstrate the ability to interpret and abide by confidentiality laws, abuse reporting guidelines, client rights requirements, and abide by a code of ethical and practice standards of the profession.MEDICAL / MENTAL HEALTH
Counseling children and adults with serious emotional disturbancesUnderstand and apply various diagnosis, treatment and their implications.Proficiency in completing required forms and documentation. FUNCTIONAL, SPECIALIZED & TECHNICALMust know Baker Act / March man Act, Abuse regulations, ethics of medical profession.Counseling / psychiatric interventions.client care protocol for adults / geriatrics MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEMA / MS degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or Marriage and Family CounselingOne (1) year counseling experience with children, adolescents or adults with emotional disturbancesLicensed Independent Practitioner (i.e.LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, etc.) (Preferred)
Three (3) years Apply now.Because of the work we do in the community, a full background check is required for all staff.
We are a drug free employer.
South County Mental Health Center, Inc is an EOE.
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